❗New Research❗ "Tech Diplomacy 2.0: Examining the Intersections between Industry and Governments in International Relations", by Clara Cotroneo and Raluca Csernatoni. Read ijcd.ici.ro/documents/61...

❗New Vacancy❗ CSDS invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship as part of the ERC-sponsored #CODE project. If you research the nexus between technology and geopolitics, then find out more about the position! Deadline 31 October 2025. Apply today csds.vub.be/vacancy-geop...

💬 "The concept of strategic autonomy is gaining traction in Japan, especially in economic and diplomatic domains, though full military independence remains constrained by legal, political and logistical limits", writes Céline Pajon for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/... @cpajon.bsky.social

💬 "EU Security and Defence Partnerships represent a coping mechanism of middle powers to mitigate the potential ramifications of US-China competition", writes Gesine Weber for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/... @gesineweber.bsky.social

❗New Research❗ The US-China rivalry is reshaping transatlantic ties. Using a wedging-binding lens, this article by Jeff Anderson and Federico Steinberg shows how US unilateralism strains transatlantic relations. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @steinbergf.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu

❗Event❗ We are absolutely delighted to be attending the 5th edition of the European Defence & Security Conference this year, as an academic partner. We will be moderating panels and contributing to content. Join us for this landmark annual event! Register now defencesecurityconference.eu

❗New Analysis❗ Daniel Fiott contributes to a special report by ORF on the transatlantic alliance with a chapter on European security. Read www.orfonline.org/public/uploa...

Great news! CSDS researchers have been included in the 2025 #EUInfluencer awards by ZN Consulting. #5 Foreign Affairs Daniel Fiott #15 LinkedIn Raluca Csernatoni #31 X Daniel Fiott #49 BlueSky Daniel Fiott More info znconsulting.com/articles/eui... @danielfiott.bsky.social

❗New Research❗ As US-China rivalry grows, China's influence in Europe deserves more attention. European responses hinge on the institutional asymmetry between China and each country. Read this article by Andreea Budeanu and Shaun Breslin. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

❗ Executive Course❗ CSDS is extremely pleased to share details of the 2026 edition of the "Brussels 360" executive course on geopolitics, defence, trade and technology! Join us! The course takes place from 3-5 June 2026. Register today csds.vub.be/brussels-360/

❗New Research❗ In a context of US-China rivalry, erratic trade moves have alienated the EU. Pushing the Union to double down on strategic autonomy and defend the rules-based global order on its own terms. Check out our latest article by Kristen Hopewell. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

❗New CSDS Policy Brief❗ Under pressure from the US on tariffs and defence, Japan is boosting self-defence, diversifying partners and hedging without provoking Washington. Céline Pajon walks us through the challenges of a strained alliance. 🇯🇵🇺🇸 Read csds.vub.be/publication/... @cpajon.bsky.social

❗Debate❗ The US and China have differing visions for global governance, and the stakes are high. This Faultlines episode with our very own Olivia Cheung explores the roots of their rivalry and what comes next. Watch now www.ncuscr.org/video/us-chi... @ncuscr.bsky.social

❗We are hiring❗ We are looking for a postdoc for the ERC-funded #CODE project on technology and geopolitics. We want a multidisciplinary and international candidate with strong research potential. Apply by 31 Oct 2025 Apply now csds.vub.be/vacancy-geop... @acalcara.bsky.social

There are just 7️⃣5️⃣ days until our fourth Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue. We are working hard to put together a stellar programme designed to deepen reflections on security and partnerships between Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Join us in Brussels on 2 December. Register csds.vub.be/event/brusse...

Today, at the inaugural Aspen European Strategic Forum, our very own Lotje Bowsinkel will be speaking on a panel about alliances. Lotje will join Jan Marian, Diana Stoica, Tomas Klvana and Tyson Barker for the debate. More info aspeninstitute.ro/event/aspen-... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social

❗New Research❗ This article argues that Europe's autonomy depends on market strength and value chain structure. The paper details case studies in 5G and semiconductors, to show how sector-specific factors are key to understanding Europe’s role. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

❗New CSDS Policy Brief❗ In our latest offering, Gesine Weber analyses the challenges and promise of the EU's Security and Defence Partnerships in an era of strategic rivalry. Give it a read! Read csds.vub.be/publication/... @gesineweber.bsky.social

❗New Research❗ This article by Giulia Tercovich and Hugo Meijer explores EU foreign policy under pressure - through arms embargo debates, Taiwan tensions & member state divides - revealing how Europe seeks strategic autonomy amid great power competition. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

❗New Research❗ In this ERC-sponsored research, Yasuhiro Izumikawa highlights how the "wedging and binding" framework can help us understand US-China strategies toward Europe and how Europe can (re)act. Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erc.europa.eu

❗New Research❗ We are delighted to share the news that our Special Issue with the Journal of European Integration on European autonomy in US-China rivalry has just been published. Guest edited by @luissimonn.bsky.social @danielfiott.bsky.social A thread👇 Read www.tandfonline.com/toc/geui20/c...

Did you know that you can read all of our analysis on your smartphone, tablet or laptop? That's right, CSDS' research excellence is available on the move. ✍️Policy Briefs 🧠In-Depth Papers 🎙️Strategy Speaks 🗣️Strategy Debriefs Check out our work here csds.vub.be

❗️Register Today❗️ On 2 December 2025, at the “Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue”, we will see how European and Indo-Pacific countries can reconcile the need to prioritise security in their regions with a broader, cross-regional perspective. Register here csds.vub.be/event/brusse...

💬 "If the EU is to elaborate a coherent Economic Security Strategy, export controls are a key component. However, resistance from larger member states remains a major obstacle". Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

Today, our professors, Michael Reiterer & Ramon Pacheco Pardo, are in Seoul for a series of events focusing on Europe, security, and South Korea. A good opportunity to exchange with colleagues and partners in Korea. More info jmeuce.org/content/01_0... and here www.kndu.ac.kr/rinsa/bbs/da...

👁️‍🗨️ "there may be military benefits but economic losses as a consequence of Europe’s dependencies on countries such as the US" Read now csds.vub.be/publication/...

This week, Michael Reiterer spoke at the World Knowledge Forum in Seoul. In his panel, he touched on international order, US-China tensions and security on the Korean peninsula. More info www.wkforum.org/en/

Earlier this week, Ramon Pacheco Pardo spoke at the Seoul Defence Dialogue 2025. He spoke about the shifts underway in the Indo-Pacific, US priorities and the role of South Korea. More info sdd2025register.kr

At the recent SISP 2025 conference in Naples, our own Domenico Farinelli presented a paper on Franco-German Influence on the EU and the Investment Screening Mechanism. This chimes with his broader doctoral research and was a great contribution to the event! More info www.sisp.it/en/conferenc...

❗New Research❗ "Unpacking the Target State Response to Wedging and Binding Strategies: The Case of 5G", by Ivan Zaccagnini and Antonio Calcara for Contemporary Security Policy. Congratulations on a great article! Read www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

👀 Recently, our researchers Raluca Csernatoni and Antonio Calcara engaged in a William & Mary conference on emerging and disruptive technologies and transatlantic cooperation. A report has been published summarising the main findings. Check it out! Read www.wm.edu/offices/whol...

❗Media❗ Eva Pejsova provided expert commentary to De Standaard on Prime Minister Ishiba's recent resignation in Japan and the political implications. Read (in Dutch) www.standaard.be/buitenland/j... @epejsova.bsky.social @standaard.be

❗CSDS Vacancy❗ We are looking for a new post-doctoral fellow for our #CODE project. If you are interested in pursuing your research on geopolitics and technology, then come join a dynamic and leading research hub in Brussels. Deadline⌛ 31 October 2025 Apply now 👉 csds.vub.be/vacancy-geop...

"export control competences could potentially be shared more broadly with the EU and its institutions, resulting in a supranational system of export controls", write Salih Isik Bora and Shea Rueda for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

💬 "we know from a military-strategic perspective that economic factors are not the only positive/negative result of military expenditure, as public goods can be generated too, such as deterrence and security", writes Daniel Fiott for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗New Korea Chair Explains❗ "Kim Jong-un and China’s Victory Day Parade", by Ramon Pacheco Pardo Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗Media❗ Professor Elie Perot appeared on Czech television recently to discuss the European "Coalition of the Willing's" plans to deploy troops to Ukraine in case of a peace deal. Watch for great insights! Listen tn.nova.cz/zpravodajstv... @elieperot.bsky.social

💬 "Although the case for a common EU export control policy is compelling in the current geopolitical context, major roadblocks remain", write Salih Bora and Shea Rueda for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

💬 "governments cannot justify defence expenditure based solely on potential economic returns, as military and strategic justifications are just as – if not more – important", argues Daniel Fiott in his latest policy brief for CSDS. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗Register Today❗ We are proud to bring you the next edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue - 2 December 2025. Bringing together senior policymakers and experts from both regions, we will discuss the pressing strategic issues facing Europe and Asia today. Register csds.vub.be/event/brusse...

❗ New CSDS Policy Brief❗ "Weatherproofing Europe’s Economic Security: Towards an EU Export Control Policy?", by Salih Işık Bora and Shea Rueda. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗New Research❗ "The EU‑Japan Security Cooperation in Defence of the Liberal International Order: Achievements and Limitations", by Elena Anatassova-Cornelis and Eva Pejsova for Asia Europe Journal. Read csds.vub.be/publication/... #Japan #EU @epejsova.bsky.social

❗New Korea Chair Explains❗ "Lee Jae-myung’s Summits in the United States and Japan", by Ramon Pacheco Pardo. Read csds.vub.be/publication/... #Korea #Trump #USA

❗New CSDS Policy Brief❗ "Return on Investment? Understanding the Rationales for Increased Military Expenditure in Europe", by Daniel Fiott. Read csds.vub.be/publication/...

Recently, our researcher Lotje Boswinkel contributed to a report on European defence (EDINA IV) with a case study on the Netherlands. The case study looks at Dutch defence planning and future procurement. 🪖🇳🇱 Read static1.squarespace.com/static/67ee8... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social

❗New Commentary❗ "ROK-EU Digital Partnership: Present and Future", by Raluca Csernatoni for Korea On Point. Read🔸 koreaonpoint.org/articles/art...

❗New Research❗ "Myth, Power and Agency: Rethinking Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics and War", by Raluca Csernatoni et al. for Minds and Machines. Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗Media Update❗ Our very own Elie Perot was recently quoted in a Newsweek article on NATO's new defence spending targets and how Allies might creatively meet the new 1.5% of GDP defence/security target through infrastructure projects. Read🔸 www.newsweek.com/how-nato-usi... @elieperot.bsky.social

❗New Research❗ "Tech Diplomacy and the Digital International Order: The Case of the EU–US Trade and Technology Council", by Corneliu Bjola and Raluca Csernatoni for Global Policy. Read now🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...

❗New Research❗ "The Future of the EU’s Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Business-as-Usual, Retreat or Flexible Adaptation?", by Fabio Figiaconi for The RUSI Journal. Read now🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/... @rusi.bsky.social